Japan's creation of an Information Self Defense Force is deemed a violation of international law and of their own Constitution and ignites rising tensions between Japan, China and North Korea. Facing North Korean and Chinese blockades of shipping across the Korea Strait, Japan requests US assistance in accordance with American obligations under Article 9 of the Japanese Post War Constitution.

Mounting evidence gathered by the I-SDF indicates that the devastation of the Japanese economy on the now infamous ?Black Gold Day? may have been caused by intentional Information Warfare attacks.As nations begin to mobilize and the United States activates the USS Clarence E Walsh, the world?s premiere Electronic and Information Warfare platform and dispatches her to the region, Third Echelon gets wind of a small and seemingly unrelated incident that may end up having global repercussions?

Staggering ReplayabilityAchieve primary and optional secondary objectives, and negotiate missions with multiple pathways. Strive for ultimate stealth and rank yourself with the all new post-mission statistics and scoring system.

Tomorrow's Stealth ArsenalInflict devastation on America's enemies with the most advanced prototype weapons and gadgets, including electronic jammers and the newly customizable SC-20K modular weapons platform. Or get up close and personal with the vicious new combat knife.

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Cooperative StealthPlay the first-ever cooperative stealth-action game. Coordinate infiltration missions with a partner against the AI online with the PlayStation?2 Network Adapter, or split-screen. Innovative joint strategies take teamwork to the next level.

Fisher can now quickly strike from the water and pull enemies to a watery grave.